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Steve Jobs was not known as a technical mastermind. He didn't study computer science or industrial engineering like Apple's current CEO, Tim Cook, or company co-founder Steve Wozniak who engineered and programmed the earliest Apple computers. Jobs however, excelled at conceiving ideas and enabling others to fully realize the project. He was also a great showman, look to any of his keynotes as an example. He also ran a very close executive team in Cupertino, which involved weekly meetings. Shouting ...

After last semester's finals, you probably felt pretty good. Finally the burden of classes were washed away and you could enjoy winter break properly. There are a lot of cool things you can do during winter break. One of those things, however is waiting for your grades and then actually getting them. Did you get that A you were hoping for? Did you get a lower grade than you expected? Worse, did you fail a class?
Nobody is ...

Winter break for students usually means two things, extra sleep and gifts. If you were lucky enough to get a new Macbook or Windows laptop during the holiday season, you're probably still getting used to it. New gadgets are awesome, but with so many features and must-have services, making a new device feel personal takes a little more time.
One of the first things everybody does when they get a new notebook, tablet or phone is download their favorite apps. Here ...

Last week, President Barack Obama announced his plans for making the first two years of community college free. The goal is to open more opportunities for young individuals to succeed after high school, including those that are from low-income families. While the proposal sounded good last week, I already lived the reality of free community college almost six years ago.
I went to community college for two and half years and I only paid for books. No big deal. That ...

Packing for college can be exciting, but it can also be stressful. For me, figuring out what I should bring was a learning experience. Over time, I realized what I used and what I didn't. There's a time and place for everything, and if you really need to make room, there are a few dorm room hacks you can try but not until you've at least gotten rid of the non essentials. Here are a few things you might ...

A new semester approaches (or for some is already here), bringing a host of new classes, classmates, and of course a few new professors. After finishing some stressful finals and relaxing on break, it's time to get back in the game. It's a new year and a great time to start making an effort! Making a good impression in the first week of class can be crucial to opening up opportunities for class participation points. Oh, and it's also where ...

The finals push is finally over (for me, at least)! Now that I'm on winter break, I plan to recuperate and regenerate and spend some much-needed time away from school. I love college, but winter break is a breath of fresh air where I can relax, spend some time with old friends, and prepare for jumping back into the mix when spring semester starts. This break, I'll be doing the same sort of stuff I've done every year, which probably ...

You know what everyone thinks, New Year's means a new start! And it is a good way to start off the year positively. I mean, I’ve had my fair share of New Year’s resolutions. Some years I really went all out and wrote everything down with a plan on how to tackle each resolution. Long story short, it never worked.

Here’s the logic:

If you don’t follow through with your New Year’s resolutions, you’ll be disappointed in yourself.
Because you’re disappointed in yourself, you’ll be ...

It's that time of year again--the time for giving gifts! I'm sure many college students can relate to being broke and living on a budget. But that's no excuse to skip giving wonderfully thoughtful gifts. In fact, homemade gifts can be some of the best to give, and certainly the most fun to receive. It's not too late to make your own DIY gifts for the holidays. Here are some that I've tried in the past and some that would ...

When I was younger I was a really shy kid. I used to go to school and go home and that was it for the day. I kept primarily to myself and didn't have many friends or take part in a whole lot of activities. As I got older I branched out more and more and by the time I entered college I felt like I was still behind the curve. So I started approaching people more, engaging in conversation ...